BTEC Level 2 First Diploma in Blacksmithing & Metalwork

Course description

BTEC Level 2 First Diploma in Blacksmithing & Metalwork:

Metalsmithing is an important skill, very much in demand in a number of industries. This one-year programme, suitable for school leavers, will give students the skills needed to be able to work within the Metalsmithing industry. The programme naturally provides progression on to the Level 3 Diploma/Extended Diploma in Metalworking where these skills will be even further developed.

QUALIFICATIONS GAINED

BTEC First at the level studied (outlined above)

Plumpton College Certificate

Additional work related qualifications

College award, Functional Skills or GCSEs in English and maths

Study programmes include a minimum of compulsory work experience hours achieved through one day a week or block placements. The amount of hours required is dependent on the study programme.

Following satisfactory completion of the programme, students may progress on to the BTEC Level 3 Certificate, Subsidiary Diploma (1 year), Diploma (1 year) or Extended Diploma (2 years)

Start their own metalsmithing workshop

Apprentice Vehicle restorer

Sheet metalworker

Apprentice to a Jeweller

Apprentice Silversmith

Apprentice to a Swordsmith

Apprentice to a Gunsmith

Working as a Blacksmith

Additional entry requirements

Students should have achieved 2 or more GCSEs grades 9-3 (previous grades A-D). Successful completion of a related Level 1 qualification plus GCSE English and Maths. Mature students without the above requirements will be considered